Thermal Conductivity Analyzer | Model 212R |
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Duetothedelicatebalanceofthethermalconductivitycellemployedinthe analyzer,exposuretotheatmosphereinanuncontrolledtemperatureenviron- ment is undesirable. After extended shutdown periods many days of operation may be required for the analyzer to
5.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
5.1Heater Fan.
Theheaterfanistheonlycomponentwithintheanalyzerthatrequires periodic attention. Whenever the reference gas is replaced the motor bear- ings will require a few drops of light machine oil. Since oiling the fan motor necessitatesopeningtheinnerdooroftheanalyzer,theinstrumentwillrequirethe necessary temperature equilibrating time after the door is closed. With zero gas flowing be sure that the analyzer has stabilized on the Range #1 position before
6.TROUBLE SHOOTING
6.1Preliminary.
If the analyzer is suspected of incorrect operation, as a preliminary to evaluation, always arrange the input manifold so that zero gas is flowing through the sample path of the analyzer. Never attempt to evaluate the performance of the instrument with sample gas flowing.
Analysisbythermalconductivityisnonspecificinnature. Athermalcon- ductivityanalyzerwiththefinerangesensitivityoftheModel212Rwill respond tomanyinfluencingfactorsotherthanthecomponentofinterest;particularly when operated at Range #1 sensitivity.
It is necessary, therefore, to eliminate as many external variables as possible if the performance of the analyzer is to be assessed. Programming the analyzer for zero gas places both paths of the measuring cell on relatively reliable cylinder gas sources.
6.1.1Electrical Checks.
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